Sr Associate / Legal Director - Succession & Tax - Swindon - 6+

Chadwick Nott; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its busy Succession & Tax team in Swindon. This role involves providing tax and estate planning advice, managing complex probate matters, and supervising junior staff. Candidates should have significant experience in private client work and strong business development skills. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for career progression towards partnership.

Benefits

Competitive salary with progression opportunities

Hybrid working flexibility

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Supportive, inclusive culture

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with significant experience in private client work.
• Experience advising on tax and estate planning for various clients.
• Proven track record in managing complex probate and estate administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including tax and estate planning advice.
• Supervise junior members of staff and support their development.
• Drive business development and contribute to the firm’s growth strategy.

Skills

Tax and estate planning expertise

Experience managing complex probate and estate administration

Knowledge of trust creation and restructuring

Expertise in Enduring and Lasting Powers of Attorney

Succession planning experience

Leadership skills

Strong business development skills

Exemplary client service skills

STEP Membership or working towards it

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with higher rights

Job description

Senior Associate / Legal Director - Succession & Tax - Swindon - 6+ Years PQE

Department: Succession and Tax
Division: Private Client
Location: Swindon
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week, hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £75,000 - £95,000 (dependent on experience)

A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its busy Succession & Tax team in Swindon. This is an exciting progression opportunity for an ambitious lawyer seeking partnership, with responsibility for leading and supervising a dedicated team while contributing to business development activities across the Thames Valley and Hampshire.

The Role

You’ll manage a varied caseload, including:

• Providing tax and estate planning advice to high net worth and ultra‑high net worth clients
• Advising farmers and business owners on succession planning
• Managing complex probate and estate administration matters
• Advising on the creation, restructuring and winding up of trusts
• Providing advice on Enduring and Lasting Powers of Attorney, as well as Court of Protection matters
• Supporting and supervising junior members of staff
• Driving business development and contributing to the firm's growth strategy

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor or CILEX with higher rights and significant experience in private client work, including:

• Tax and estate planning expertise for a broad range of clients
• Experience managing complex probate and estate administration matters
• Knowledge of trust creation, restructuring and winding up
• Expertise in Enduring and Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters
• Succession planning experience with farmers and business owners (highly desirable)
• Leadership skills with the ability to supervise and nurture junior staff
• Strong business development skills and ability to generate referrals
• Exemplary client service and relationship‑building skills
• STEP Membership or working towards it

Benefits

• Competitive salary with progression opportunities towards partnership
• Hybrid working and flexibility to balance office and home commitments
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Health cash plan and other tailored benefits
• Supportive, inclusive culture with regular social and networking events
• Clear career progression pathways and professional development support

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.